Madame Louise
1951-10-01 · 80 min · ★ 7.5
Employess of a dress shop battle with a crooked gambler to get their jobs back.
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- Directors
- Maclean Rogers
- Production companies
- Nettlefold Films
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
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Richard HearneMr. Pastry
Petula ClarkPenny
Garry MarshMr. Trout
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